How was Maya Angelou's childhood?

Answer:
Maya Angelou's childhood was one of silence.

Her Grandmother taught her to be confident in herself, but after being raped by her mothers boyfriend, she shut herself off from everyone.
for five years, Maya didn't speak, and was in a state of depression.

only the help from her idol Mrs. Flowers helped her regain confidence and trust
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